Jim Jones: 'Biggie Was Our First Obama'

J-Banks · 01-16-2009, 11:07 PM

Jim Jones: 'Biggie Was Our First Obama'
Published Friday, January 16, 2009 9:34 PM

The memory of the late Notorious B.I.G. will command center stage as rappers Jim Jones and Juelz Santana provide a free screening of the music legend’s new film, Notorious, for fans.

The movie, which opens today (January 16) in theaters, chronicles the life and music of B.I.G., who was gunned down on March 9, 1997 after leaving an after party in California.

The slaying has remained unsolved as the rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace and wife, Faith Evans, continue to seek justice in the aftermath of the tragedy.

For Jones, B.I.G. emerged as an artist who transcended his genre.

As a result, the Harlem rapper was motivated to provide an opportunity to experience the biopic as well as look at the man behind the music.

"I did it for Hip-Hop," said Jones, who compared Notorious and its subject to another trailblazer. "It's as big as Obama's being the first black president. This is part of our history in the urban community; Biggie was our first Obama."

Santana echoed Jones’ respect for B.I.G. as he described the screening as “my way of saying thank you to Big.”

“I never got a chance to meet him, so this is me as a Harlem dude saluting a cat from Brooklyn, in a small but meaningful way,” the lyricist stated. “Jim and I figured that so many people in the Hip-Hop community would be going to the see the movie individually; if we can make it so that everyone sees it together, that's a great thing."

The Notorious screening marks the beginning of an eventful 2009 for Jones, who will debut his long-awaited film, This is Jim Jones, at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Source: xxlmag

BABYLEG · 01-16-2009, 11:45 PM

jim jones is also an idiot.........his music sucks and he sucks

Micheal j Dean · 01-17-2009, 02:00 AM

Biggie left us too soon

red man · 01-17-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Main Man

jim jones is also an idiot.........his music sucks and he sucks

Dam dogs waz wid all the hate dis nigga doin sum good n u jus bein a bitch n i aint a dipset fan n i bet ur hoe ass was bumpin ballin when it came out

GMNRecordsCT3 · 01-17-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Micheal j Dean

Biggie left us too soon

Most likely Obama will too...

BABYLEG · 01-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red man

Dam dogs waz wid all the hate dis nigga doin sum good n u jus bein a bitch n i aint a dipset fan n i bet ur hoe ass was bumpin ballin when it came out

im not hatin my nigga but jim jones doesnt speak for me on that kinda level....if u believe wat he's sayin is true then kudos for ya....na mean, have u seen jim jones in interviews....and as far as the song ballin goes.....hated then and hate it now.....cuz every1 likes a song doesnt me i should.....

soldierunit · 01-17-2009, 12:22 PM

this reassures me that jim jones iq is low, baaaaaaaalllllllliiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn

ClubAmerica · 01-20-2009, 06:51 PM

see what i mean about celebs saying stupid shit all the time

01-16-2009, 11:07 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Jim Jones: 'Biggie Was Our First Obama' Jim Jones: 'Biggie Was Our First Obama' Jim Jones: 'Biggie Was Our First Obama' Published Friday, January 16, 2009 9:34 PM The memory of the late Notorious B.I.G. will command center stage as rappers Jim Jones and Juelz Santana provide a free screening of the music legend’s new film, Notorious, for fans. The movie, which opens today (January 16) in theaters, chronicles the life and music of B.I.G., who was gunned down on March 9, 1997 after leaving an after party in California. The slaying has remained unsolved as the rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace and wife, Faith Evans, continue to seek justice in the aftermath of the tragedy. For Jones, B.I.G. emerged as an artist who transcended his genre. As a result, the Harlem rapper was motivated to provide an opportunity to experience the biopic as well as look at the man behind the music. "I did it for Hip-Hop," said Jones, who compared Notorious and its subject to another trailblazer. "It's as big as Obama's being the first black president. This is part of our history in the urban community; Biggie was our first Obama." Santana echoed Jones’ respect for B.I.G. as he described the screening as “my way of saying thank you to Big.” “I never got a chance to meet him, so this is me as a Harlem dude saluting a cat from Brooklyn, in a small but meaningful way,” the lyricist stated. “Jim and I figured that so many people in the Hip-Hop community would be going to the see the movie individually; if we can make it so that everyone sees it together, that's a great thing." The Notorious screening marks the beginning of an eventful 2009 for Jones, who will debut his long-awaited film, This is Jim Jones, at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Source: xxlmag __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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BABYLEG Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,506 Repped: 1,164 Repped 1,041 Times in 478 Posts Neg Reps: 96 Neg Repped at 124 Times in 107 Posts	jim jones is also an idiot.........his music sucks and he sucks

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ClubAmerica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Uruapan, Mexico Posts: 507 Repped: 222 Repped 21 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 117 Neg Repped at 17 Times in 16 Posts	see what i mean about celebs saying stupid shit all the time